Rendering fat is the process of melting and clarifying hard animal fat to create purified fats like lard and tallow. This can be done using dry heat or wet heat, and the resulting rendered fat can be used for cooking, making soap, candles, and other products. The process involves slowly melting the fat until it separates from impurities like proteins, sinew, and connective tissue, resulting in a clear liquid that can be used for various purposes
. The flavors of rendered fat can range from subtle to strong, depending on the type of fat and how it is rendered
